Dave’s practice focuses on business and commercial disputes, including trials in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and appeals. Dave works diligently to align the legal and business objectives of his clients, while providing them with value. He often handles litigation involving contracts, insurance coverage, construction and restrictive covenants.

David also has extensive experience in litigating matters involving real property, including land use, tax appeals and actions involving title. A substantial component of Dave’s legal work involves eminent domain cases. He represents both property owners and condemning authorities, including utility and energy companies and municipal agencies.

In addition to his traditional litigation practice, David regularly represents clients in applications and administrative proceedings before state agencies including the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), Office of Health Strategy – formerly known as the Office of Health Care Access (OHCA), the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). He also has substantial experience in appealing agency decisions to the Connecticut Superior Court.

David also has considerable experience representing and advising beverage alcohol clients in permitting, investigations and compliance under state and federal alcoholic beverage regulations.

Affiliations

• Connecticut Bar Association

• New Haven County Bar Association

Distinctions

• Future Star, Benchmark Litigation, 2022-2023

• Best Lawyers® – Commercial Litigation, 2022-2023

• AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings

• James W. Cooper, Fellow Connecticut Bar Foundation

• Connecticut Super Lawyers® – Business Litigation, 2009-2015

Community

• Former President, The University of Connecticut Law School Alumni Association, Inc.
• Former Chairman, Town of Madison Board of Assessment Appeals